This course focuses on the practical application of the OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E...

Gibbstown, NJ (PRWEB) April 02, 2014

In conjunction with Shermco Industries, the Delaware Valley Safety Council (DVSC) has scheduled an Electrical Safety for Qualified Electrical Workers (NFPA 70E) training class for May 6th through May 8th, 2014. The class will be held at DVSC’s New Jersey facility located at Gloucester County College Continuing Education Center, 1492 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080. The price for the course is $790.
Reservations can be made online at the DVSC website http://www.dvsconline.org by clicking “Electrical Training” in the main page slideshow or the Electrical Training feature box. Inquiries can also be directed to DVSC Executive Director, Brian McClafferty at (302) 736-1986; or to DVSC Administrator, Geraldine Radio at (856) 558-8797.

Who Should Attend:
All technicians, field-service personnel, HVAC technicians, multi-craft personnel who work on electrical equipment, electricians, supervisors and engineers who supervise employees who perform operation or maintenance work on electric devices and equipment with voltage ratings from 50 volts and greater.

Course Description:
A practical, intensive electrical safety program designed to meet the mandated OSHA safety training requirements [Fed/OSHA 29CFR1910 1910.331-.335 (Electrical Safety Related Work Practices)], and 1910.137 (Electrical Protective Devices), hazards of electricity, NFPA 70E Articles 110 through 130 (now updated to include 2012 edition changes), Hazard and PPE Assessments, Energized Work Permits are all taught from the stand-point of field experience. This course focuses on the practical application of the OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E, rather than just explaining them.

Lab Time and Prerequisites:
Hands-on training (20%) program augmented with video and round-table discussions. Attendees should have basic electrical training. Some field experience is also recommended, but not mandatory.